We need to close the educational attainment gap in North Carolina.

That starts with an ambitious goal: ensuring that by 2030, 2 million North Carolinians have a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential.

Our Goal

North Carolinians (25-44) with high-quality post secondary degree or certification

Our education system and economy are out of sync.

As our economy grows, the vast majority of new jobs require more than a high school diploma—something that less than half of North Carolinians ages 25-44, and even fewer from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, currently have.

Together, we can set our stateon a path to a more prosperous future.

The way forward.

Engage local, regional, and statewide stakeholders to communicate the need for greater attainment and eliminate the gap between the skills employers require and the education and training available throughout the state

Better align and coordinate systems to support students at all levels, from pre-K education on up through high-quality certificate, associate, and higher-degree programs

Catalyze innovative, effective ideas, and identify best practices that can be applied from the mountains to the coast, in our cities, towns, and rural areas

Monitor progress and improve our efforts each and every year

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